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How to show that unicorn milk is a chronobiotic: the regression-to-the-mean statistical artifact
How to show that unicorn milk is a chronobiotic: the regression-to-the-mean statistical artifact
- Source :
- Chronobiology international. 18(6)
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Few chronobiologists may be aware of the regression-to-the-mean (RTM) statistical artifact, even though it may have far-reaching influences on chronobiological data. With the aid of simulated measurements of the circadian rhythm phase of body temperature and a completely bogus stimulus (unicorn milk), we explain what RTM is and provide examples relevant to chronobiology. We show how RTM may lead to erroneous conclusions regarding individual differences in phase responses to rhythm disturbances and how it may appear as though unicorn milk has phase-shifting effects and can successfully treat some circadian rhythm disorders. Guidelines are provided to ensure RTM effects are minimized in chronobiological investigations.
- Subjects :
- Chronobiology Phenomena
Chronobiology
Communication
Biometry
Physiology
business.industry
Chronobiotic
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Biology
Body Temperature
Circadian Rhythm
Rhythm
Research Design
Physiology (medical)
Regression toward the mean
Statistics
Humans
Regression Analysis
Circadian rhythm
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 07420528
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Chronobiology international
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....91883644af1b11979026423568172ff3